Alliance for Inclusion & Respect

Alliance for Inclusion & Respect Challenging Disabilities Discrimination

The Alliance for Inclusion and Respect (formerly The Champaign County Anti-Stigma Alliance) is a collaborative campaign to challenge discrimination and promote inclusive communities. The ALLIANCE has used the arts to initiate dialogue about acceptance and dignity and their effect of persons with disabilities, their loved ones, and the community itself.

A few more highlights from Saturday’s AIR events:Birthday girl Gina bought art too!Somehow I ended up saying something o...
04/19/2026

A few more highlights from Saturday’s AIR events:

Birthday girl Gina bought art too!

Somehow I ended up saying something on the big screen (hopefully less awkward than usual)!

Farewell (FOR NOW) to AIR’s long time supporter Eric Pierson!

And Laurel bought three bracelets from Annie Marie!!
04/19/2026

And Laurel bought three bracelets from Annie Marie!!

Shandra with Limage and his painting “Love”
04/18/2026

Shandra with Limage and his painting “Love”

Lynn and Sonia and Lynn and Sonia and Shandra!!! (We love being behind the scenes.)
04/18/2026

Lynn and Sonia and Lynn and Sonia and Shandra!!! (We love being behind the scenes.)

Meet Patti and Sujata, stars of the brochure and program book and big screen!
04/18/2026

Meet Patti and Sujata, stars of the brochure and program book and big screen!

Matt and Laurel and Nel are up here buying art so maybe you better hurry!!!
04/18/2026

Matt and Laurel and Nel are up here buying art so maybe you better hurry!!!

Get up here soon!!!
04/18/2026

Get up here soon!!!

04/18/2026
04/17/2026
Come early and see Charliebird!
04/17/2026

Come early and see Charliebird!

We’ll be sharing information about our exciting line-up in the days leading up to the festival!

Our first 🎬 FILM FEATURE 🍿 is Charliebird (2025), which tells the story of a music therapist who forms an unexpected bond with a young patient, unlocking the buried grief of her past in a journey of connection, loss, and healing.

⏰WHEN: Friday, April 17 @ 9 am

👀SPECIAL GUEST: Samantha Smart, Actress, Producer, and Writer

🎟️TICKETS: online at the (https://www.instagram.com/thevirginiatheatre/) website.

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Urbana, IL
61801

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The Alliance for Inclusion and Respect (formerly The Champaign County Anti-Stigma Alliance) is a collaborative campaign to challenge discrimination and promote inclusive communities. The ALLIANCE has used the arts to initiate dialogue about acceptance and dignity and their effect on persons with disabilities, their loved ones, and the community itself.

2019 Members include:


  • Champaign Community Coalition

  • Champaign County Mental Health Board